This term is used especially for plants like herbs that produce new growth year after year from the same root structure.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

The University of Illinois Extension says cabbage is easily transplanted from bare-root plants or cell packs.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

The word "Antarctica" comes from a Greek root meaning "opposite to the north."

VOA: special.2009.06.03

The steering wheel is made from root vegetables like carrots.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

Pakistan is an ally in the U.S.-led war against terrorism and has been under pressure from Washington to intensify efforts to root out extremists blamed for launching attacks on coalition forces across the border in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.12.11